Stinging Reply Defends Labor at National Conference
Washington Oct 18 The national industrial conference closed its second week of deliberations without deciding on recognition of collective bargaining. Employers offered a substitute resolution to allow dealing with nonemployees and withdrew the labor public declaration. Samuel Gompers defended labor’s patriotism and pledged cooperation while urging a fair share of rewards as he denounced overthrow claims and urged government access to union records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Thomas L. Chabourne
Central Committee
Gompers
Soree
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
R Oply
L. F. Loree
Dlaware and Hudson Railroad
Loree
Wilson
United States
America
Mr. Gompers
Mr. Leree
Labor Leaders Demand Session Stay Over Collective Bargaining
Gompers demanded the meeting remain in session until the resolution is disposed of while Tobin and Lee warned of strikes if no action is taken. Four labor delegates sided with employers and public groups to adjourn without a vote, leaving the issue in limbo as conference continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gompers
Daniel J. Tobin
W. G. Lee
E. Sheppard
John H. Donlin
T. A. Kkart
Joseph F. Valentine
Pickets Blocked by Court Injunction in South Chicago
A circuit court injunction bars picketing in the South Chicago steel strike area after Leo M Regan announces efforts to station troops. T J Wind named as defendant. plant operations at Illinois Steel, Wisconsin Steel, and related facilities report resumed or expanded. About 350 deputies in the Waukegan zone released from duty as strike activity shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leo M. Regan
Allied Iron and Steel Workers’ Council
Steel Company
United States
T. J. Wind
South Chicago
Commission For Organizing
Iron and Steel Workers
Gary
Ind
Illinois Steel Company
P. A. Newton
Inget
International Worvester Company
Wisconsin Steel Company
Waukegan
Hikes Oppose Any Increase in Rates
Walker D. Hines, director-general of railroads, in Duluth, argues against rate hikes during federal control. He says increased expenses under government control may mirror private industry costs and warns against assuming unified operation costs equal private line needs. He predicts return of roads to owners by year end with physical conditions favorable compared to 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Walker D. Hines
Wsa
Hines
One-step Flight For Maynard Is Planned
Lt Belvin W Maynard the flying parson has been offered by the war department to make a one step flight from Mineola N W to San Diego Calif The route will go via Dallas Texas with only one scheduled stop He expects to leave at daybreak after completing his present flight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Orr
Belvin W. Maynard
War Department
Mineola
N. W
San Diego
Calif
Wavy
Dallas
Texas
Maynard
Football Results From Jacksenville Thineis College
At Jacksenville Thineis College Auburn defeated Clemson 7 to 0 while Normal percentage faced a 25 point result. The brief score line highlights Auburn and Clemson with a shutout by Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksenville
Thineis College
Auburn
Clemson
Free rupture device trial promise amid medical claims
An advertisement offers a free trial of a rupture cure device claiming comfort, ease, and a 30 day wearing period. It asserts satisfaction guaranteed or a return with no charge and cites Kansas City banks or trusts as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
Truat Co
Kansarg City
Feasyhold Co
Koch
Lansing Urges Adoption of League of Nations
Albany Oct 18 Secretary of State Lansing urged adopting the league of nations in its present form to foster international cooperation and peace. He argued democracy as universal policy is key and warned against class imperialism while defending democracy from inside and out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Lansing
League of Nations
New York University Regents
United States
League
Paris
France
Divorce Remains Eligible for Church Remarriage Under Canon
Detroit Oct 18 The 1919 Episcopal General Convention sustained by clerical and lay delegates a provision allowing the innocent party to a divorce to remarry in church with bishop consent after court records review. An amendment to bar remarriage by divorced spouses was defeated. Other actions included opposition to a new prayer for the President and revisions to Gloria in Excelsis. The bishops and delegates also endorsed plans to send social service speakers and noted clergy underpaid and overworked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Deputies
United States
House of Bishops
House of Delegates
General Board of Religious Education
Bishop Heelan Named Administrator for Sioux City Diocese
In Sioux City on October 18 Bishop Heelan was chosen as administrator of the diocese pending Rome's appointment to succeed Bishop FPJ Garrigan, who died Tuesday. The selection followed a diocesan board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welan
Bsiou City
Thishop Kamond Heelan
Sioux City
Rome
FP. J. Garrigan
Heelan
Wilson Improves. No Operation Needed for Wilson
President Wilson shows definite improvement in his condition as doctors say the prostate swelling is greatly reduced. A simplified treatment plan is now possible, with no operation anticipated, while general health remains good. Specialists from Johns Hopkins and naval physicians joined Rear Admiral Grayson in White House consultations, lasting hours, as they study the case and plan ongoing care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White House
Grayson
Hugh Young
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Young
H. A. Fowler
Stitt
HT. A. Fowler
Sterling Rufins
Naval Hospital
Dr. Young
Mr. Wilson
Wilson Jokes With Specialist On Grand Trouble
Baltimore report from October 18 details Dr. Hugh Hampton Young, a clinical professor at Johns Hopkins University, visiting the White House for the President’s condition after illness. He said Wilson was tranquil and comfortable, brighter than recent days, and alert. Admiral Grayson joked about a barber. Wilson quipped that surgeons are still barbarous. No indication of a possible operation was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hugh Hampton Young
Toms Hopkins University
White House
Wilson
Grayson
Young
Fire damages attic at Locust Street home
A fire at 615 Locust Street, home of Jim Hedrick, broke out in the attic shortly before 1 AM. Fire crews from stations 2 and 7 fought the blaze, burning much of the roof and attic goods. Loss estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hedrick
Locust Street
Real iron tonic Peptiron touted for pale weakness
Pale and nervous sufferers urged to take Peptiron, a tonic claiming to combine iron and manganese with wax, celery, pepsin and other tonics. Advertisers say it treats anemia and neurasthenia, with testimonials from Sarah F. Germond of Philmont, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Germond
Philmont
N. Y
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Camp Point Chronicle Notes Local Happenings and Travel
Dr and Mrs Miller of Columbus spent Monday in Camp Point. Mary Ann Wisehart returns to Lewistown Mo after weeks with sister Martha Harris. Luc? Boyles and many locals visit Quincy. Camp Point and Loraine high boys play baseball 9 to 2 with Camp Point winning. Numerous visits, travels and social gatherings fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
Ill
Miller
Columbus
Mary Ann Wisehart
Lewistown
Martha Harris
eLin Cate
Elda
Cate
Salthouse
McPherson
Kan
Joseph Craft
Liberty
Lewis Herberlein
Henry
Blessing Hospital
Quincy
I‘riday
Oct.ly
Roy
Lucy Boyle
Monmouth
Charles Shultz
Lawrence Terry
Mona Mays
Ralph Terry
William Hester
John Webster
Anna Cyrus
George Gruny
John Bunner
Wichita
Kaw
Clifton Light
Galesburg
W. H. Roath
Sterne
Gilling
Aberdeen
John Meatheringham
Gelline
Maud V. Clayton
Great Bend
Emith
Loraine
Hleh
Floyd Hofman
A. A. Thlmes
Joel Hester
Chester Folckemers
Joe Pates
Alburieriue
N. M
Reed
Sallie Simmonds
Camp Pont
Hester Ann Vaneil
Wolf Hide
Camp Pointr
Seeru
Fuller
Heub
Prusille Kemp
J. Ta Mays
Iona Beckett
Kenneth
Celinda Taylor
Carolina Scott
Bowen
Ruth McHratney
D. F. Mec. Neall
California
Wiliam Mixer
Henry Brackenstei
Ed Greenalgh
Mary Welsh
Myers Jean
Louisville
Misa Edith Webster
Russell Triggins
Clayton
Hazel Hunter
Walter Ward
Wolf Ridge
Conley Greer
Addi
Social notes and visits across cities and states
Mr and Mrs Charlea B Cummins spend week with friends in St Louis Mrs Bleeta Messinnes of Warry stays weeks with daughter Mrs OT Vl Barrington Emily Waxking and daughters Mavine Nellie stay days with Mr and Mrs M OF Goodwin and family Owen Morris and daughter Ming Leotta return to Seattle after summer with locals George Clubb of Winnipeg visits A J Jex Clabb and Jex siblings Mrs Robert Vethi and her father Jacob Windmiler travel to Fort Worth Texas Windmiller ill daughter to care for him winter with Mrs Charles FE Larne travels to St Cloud Fla Roy Diamond family relocate from farm near Rayils to Mrs James Mout property west part of town with new job
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John
James Jude
Clayton
A. C. Roger
Emmet Maynard
Richard Seaton
Florence Katen
Camp Point
Kenner Seaton
Quincy
Ld Seaton
Gary
Ind
Will Seaton
St. Cloud
Minn
Jane Omer
Kansas City
Lillian Robertson
Tulsa
Okla
Ruth
Methodist Church
Elmer Dickhut
Nellie Hyer
Paloma
Lee Rhea
Henry Austin
Armett Cantrell
G. Alers
Clifford
Rushville
John T. Spence
Aubrey
Meee Township
Joseph Austin
Austin
Camp Poist
Aubrey Spence
Arthur Goertz
Myers
Liberty
Wthel Huber
F.C. Boling
California
Hudson Unainter
Wesley Callahan
Lawrence
Kan
Albert Akers
Frank Hoberts
Charlea B. Cummins
St. Louis
Bleeta Messinnes
Warry
OT Vl Barrington
Emily Waxking
Mavine
Nellie
OF. Goodwin
Owen Morris
Ming Leotta
Seattle
Wash
George Clubb
Winniper
Manitoba
A. J. Jex
Clabb
Mr. Jex
Robert, Vethi
Jacob Windmiler
Fort Worth
Texas
Vethi
Windmiller
Ife
Charles FE. Larne
Fla
Larne
Roy Diamond
Rayils
James Mout
Quinine Laxative Tablets Marketed Without Nervous Side Effects
An advertisement claims Rromo Quinine tablets work as a laxative without causing faintness nervousness or head ringing. The copy notes a single government warning stamp on the box and emphasizes gentle action for all users.
Moves of local residents to new homes and travels
Lloyd Hardware Company figures in town notes as Pears, Ivan Schedel and children left Thursday for West Palm Beach Florida where her husband works with a dredging plant. Miss Daisy Smith heads to Pomona California for several months. Edward Beard and George Butler travel to Aurora Nebraska to locate on farms. Mrs Ira J Brunswick hosts Luncheon Bridge. Mrs Edward Kern hosts Fortnightly Club next Monday. Mrs J W Seniff with two sons and mother Mrs Nancy Foreman head to Normal Illinois where the family plans to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hardware Company
Pears
Ivan Schedel
West Palm Beach
Frs
Daisy Smith
Pomona
Cal
Edward Beard
George Butler
Aurora
Neb
Ira J. Brunswick
Edward Kern
J. W. Seniff
Nancy Foreman
Fuure
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Dr. Bell
Obody
Lr. Bell
Mr. Bell
Klein
Tells Railway
Nation
Locust St
Bellans
Vier
Hall
Drugelsta
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toleda
Eatonic
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Clough-Reihm Co
Hannibal
Macomb
Barry
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